*Ace of Aces PS3 Tournament - Final & Prizes!!*

[P-51]

Maitar unless you can get a new 24h day recognised by friday then you owe me 3 points..
I have been trying to contact you all week and you could give the courtesy to reply...:evil: Im not on tomorrow or friday..

/rant..:evil:
Edal what we do now?

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

Edal, I think it might be a good idea to extend the tournament this week, just because of Thanksgiving Holiday. Not a big deal for me, but as you can see, some people will be affected...

[miatar]

sorry p51 been off and on all week not seen your messages, played haitch40 today managed to make the effort and play at tea time. However as you rant so well take the points and enjoy

[P-51]

sorry p51 been off and on all week not seen your messages, played haitch40 today managed to make the effort and play at tea time. However as you rant so well take the points and enjoy

Id rather play than take the points mate. I didnt realise you'd been off. Sorry.
If there is an extention then ill play you on, well sometime..

[InfiniteStates]

The only way I had to locate you was by looking the holes on my plane and guessing where the hits came from :D
Haha nice :) I literally LOL'd at this...

[edal86]

* First of all I want to inform you all that Beamjimmy (Austria) will be replaced by MACADEMIC (Austria), so olife- and steyr_amr , add him because he will be your other opponent for this week.

* Week 2 Matches due date will be changed to December 1st, enjoy the Holiday :)

* (Also, Macademic is now on the Rest of Europe Group and has a traveling issue, so I will post his week's 3 opponents earlier so that he can play his 4 last opponents of the group stage before December 1st, because that is the day he needs to travel)

** I will post week 3 schedule on November 29 (Sunday) for the rest of you **

Good luck to all, I hope this solves some of the problems mentioned, please keep posting any other suggestions about dates, I may consider them :)

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

Edal, possible problem. Me and irrelevant can't connect to each other...

[irrelevant]

Edal, possible problem. Me and irrelevant can't connect to each other...

we'll try again before the 1st. if we still can't connect, we can try to have edal host. ;) i'll be available sunday and monday.

[Mage_016]

we'll try again before the 1st. if we still can't connect, we can try to have edal host. ;) i'll be available sunday and monday.

I hope that will be fixed in patch too. I had that problem in first week match with beamjimmy.

[kozzm0]

** I will post week 3 schedule on November 29 (Sunday) for the rest of you **


Logically, of course, we all know who our opponents will be, except maybe the UK group

TRK and irrelevant, that's you guys for me, and I am in a killing mood after blowing a 2-point lead against edal. Better hope I beat him in 2nd round or I'll be downright bloodthirsty.

[irrelevant]

if it makes you feel any better, i spent my first match making snow angels in the ardennes with my La-7.

[kozzm0]

Thanks but it doesn't. With a 4-2 lead I crashed into a tree and then I stalled right when I had a shot lined up, and then edal was in spawn-kill range

[irrelevant]

Ouch. Well, I'll gladly offer myself as the sacrificial lamb. Oh, and I'm not trying to ignore your invitations, Kozz. I meant to send you a PSN message tonight.

It's funny, I get pretty anxious during these matches when I should really learn to laugh more. I'm nowhere near the skill level of most of the guys in this competition, so I might as well have a little more fun with it.

[kozzm0]

naw, I could see you were in your match with dubbinenglish cause it said strike mode for both of you. Don't worry about that.

Anyhow the Europeans will be up soon and then plenty of people to shoot.

[maninovka]

Lol mate first game I think i didn't even fire a single shell (Infinite won 10-0)!!
The only way I had to locate you was by looking the holes on my plane and guessing where the hits came from :D
Luckily it was quick..

@maninovka: I sent you a pm here and on psn. Just in case, I'll be online tonight at 11pm gmt+1, might be a 10-15 minutes late though

Does anyone know varcus2? I just can't find him..

Hi mate:)
i fly yesterday but you no - no problem - today at 10-11pm ok?
sry my english pls

[maninovka]

for Hrok81


Hello mate
so I'll wait for you now if you come later, and if it is not too late.

[MACADEMIC]

Hello everybody!

First of all thank you Edal for setting up this tournament. Since I'm rather new to this game I first learned about it only after it had already started. Thought it's a fantastic idea right away, so it's nice to join even late (and pick up the flag from Beamjimmy - I'm Austrian too).

Not a gamer usually, having got the PS3 for Blueray movies, but when I found IL-2 Sturmovik I couldn't resist. For the last week or so I've been hooked :grin: I met a lot of great pilots and the community of Sim players is just excellent. Thank you all for the many great flights and lessons.

So here I am, at the bottom of the ladder, but looking forward to playing with olife- and steyr_amr until December 1.

Olife-: I'm available pretty much any time. Can't add you as a friend though, you've got too many already. Message me when it's good for you here or on PSN.

steyr_amr: Available for you any time as well. Think I've seen you'd be on today?

Edal86: Read the rules but couldn't find the scoring system there. Favourite map is Sicily, The Coast.

Tally Ho!

MACADEMIC

[InfiniteStates]

Welcome, MACADEMIC - look forward to meeting you in the skies :)

* Week 2 Matches due date will be changed to December 1st, enjoy the Holiday :)
Haitch, can you get your matches in before this date? Let us know when you're available...


P.S: couple of LOLs worth mentioning since my last post in this thread:

The guy refusing to type with a joystick...
And the guy making snow angels with an La7...

Quality :grin::)

(Sorry, not great with names :P - unless you're an attractive female)

[Steyr_amr]

steyr_amr: Available for you any time as well. Think I've seen you'd be on today?

Tally Ho!

MACADEMIC

Hi Macademic,

Welcome very much to the game and the forum, yes I will be on this evening so hopefully we'll have a good match, if you see me online feel free to set up the first match and invite me.

[haitch40]

i played miatar yesturday and lost first match by 1 point thought try the aviator layout since i thought i had a chance to beat him and it turned out so bad i quit and offered him the points

[InfiniteStates]

i played miatar yesturday and lost first match by 1 point thought try the aviator layout since i thought i had a chance to beat him and it turned out so bad i quit and offered him the points
Yeah, bit of training to get used to the controls before hand might've been advisable ;)

So, will you be able to play me before the 1st?

[miatar]

wondered why you split on me so soon, took me a few goes with aviator layout to feel confident going online with anyone.

[haitch40]

Yeah, bit of training to get used to the controls before hand might've been advisable ;)

So, will you be able to play me before the 1st?

prob not im not in on weekend got to go for suit fitting for sisters wedding she lives along way from mine :(

[haitch40]

wondered why you split on me so soon, took me a few goes with aviator layout to feel confident going online with anyone.

yeh and i think i coulda beetn u :(

[miatar]

rematch;)

[haitch40]

rematch;)

ok if your fine with it.
its your choice take the points or rematch with posibility of loosing :D

[MACADEMIC]

thanks for the nice welcome - look forward to flying with you.

[miatar]

ok if your fine with it.
its your choice take the points or rematch with posibility of loosing :D

the confidence of youth:cool:

[trk29]

Logically, of course, we all know who our opponents will be, except maybe the UK group

TRK and irrelevant, that's you guys for me, and I am in a killing mood after blowing a 2-point lead against edal. Better hope I beat him in 2nd round or I'll be downright bloodthirsty.

What do you mean "Thats you guys for me" my match was with dubbinenglish and silecnce.

[kozzm0]

What do you mean "Thats you guys for me" my match was with dubbinenglish and silecnce.

week 3. Since logically you two are the only ones in my group who I haven't fought yet.

[trk29]

week 3. Since logically you two are the only ones in my group who I haven't fought yet.


Oh gotcha.

[edal86]

Hrok and Varcus2, you will need to play MACADEMIC before december 1.

This will cover 1 of your last 2 opponents of week 3. please add him and play him as soon as possible, he is online regularly, thank you in advance and sorry for short notice.

[philabong2]

Think my PS3 is slowly dying on me right now... strangely BoP is pretty much the only game it can read...
Think I,m going to format the thing (and lose all planes I guess): I once had a corrupted data msg but eject and reset made it work again... so maybe there's some major "hidden" files in the hard drive somewhere - could this be the laser? even tho it still reads BoP just fine?
Option B (if its the laser) is I send the ps3 to sony and i have to pull of this competiton (not a big loss, wasnt goin to make real far anyway) cause playin this game is fun n all but, u kno... a little change is always fun

any suggestion/warnings b4 I reset the PS3?

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

Think my PS3 is slowly dying on me right now... strangely BoP is pretty much the only game it can read...
Think I,m going to format the thing (and lose all planes I guess): I once had a corrupted data msg but eject and reset made it work again... so maybe there's some major "hidden" files in the hard drive somewhere - could this be the laser? even tho it still reads BoP just fine?
Option B (if its the laser) is I send the ps3 to sony and i have to pull of this competiton (not a big loss, wasnt goin to make real far anyway) cause playin this game is fun n all but, u kno... a little change is always fun

any suggestion/warnings b4 I reset the PS3?

call sony first and see what they suggest.

[InfiniteStates]

any suggestion/warnings b4 I reset the PS3?
Back up the system to an external HDD first.

[trk29]

Think my PS3 is slowly dying on me right now... strangely BoP is pretty much the only game it can read...
Think I,m going to format the thing (and lose all planes I guess): I once had a corrupted data msg but eject and reset made it work again... so maybe there's some major "hidden" files in the hard drive somewhere - could this be the laser? even tho it still reads BoP just fine?
Option B (if its the laser) is I send the ps3 to sony and i have to pull of this competiton (not a big loss, wasnt goin to make real far anyway) cause playin this game is fun n all but, u kno... a little change is always fun

any suggestion/warnings b4 I reset the PS3?

Ah man this sucks I hope you can get it sorted out before you loose all your data..

One thing for sure you need to back up to a external HDD.

Little off topic but I just got a 640gb HDD for my ps3 today, killer deal too $85.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136459

[Spitfire23]

Ah man this sucks I hope you can get it sorted out before you loose all your data..

One thing for sure you need to back up to a external HDD.

Little off topic but I just got a 640gb HDD for my ps3 today, killer deal too $85.00

Yes back it up, i made the mistake of not doing so once.

@trk29: Im not all that great translating $ into £ but i know thats one hell of a steal on your part. which reminds me, i gotta upgrade mine

[kozzm0]

How old is your ps3, would be the main factor... unless it's seen a lot of heavy use, it would be unusual for its laser to be wearing out already. I have a cecha-01 series 60gb, and it still works perfect.

[MACADEMIC]

Hi there Hrok81,

Perhaps you've noticed I'm the replacement pilot for Beamjimmy, but have some scheduling issues due to work travel for week 3. If at all possible, please match me during the weekend.

I'm pretty much available any time. Message me here or on PSN please.

Many thanks.

MACADEMIC

[edal86]

I still need the following matches to take place:
* haitch40 vs infinitestates, infinitestates vs haitch40 (since I extended the match due date because of haitch40, if I dont have the results of these matches by or on December 1, then infinitestates will win both matches 3-0)

* Miatar vs reaper1526, reaper1526 vs miatar (I have not heard from any of you so if I dont have these match results you will each get 1 point, scores will be 0-0 on both matches)

* Since irrelevant24 contacted me about a joining problem with XXsilenceXX I will be hosting this game so I will extend the date until necessary for you guys.

* irrelevant24 vs dubbinenglish, dubbinenglish vs irrelevant24, (irrelevant24 will win 3-0 both matches if I dont get results or if dubbinenglish does not contact me or irrelevant24 about the match)

*edal86 vs kozzmo, quit elongating the inevitable my friend and play me :) just kidding, but seriously, lol

*** 1 more week to go for group A and C, good luck all ***

[kozzm0]

If you hadn't told me last week that you'd extended the deadline, I would've played both, but I'd be a fool not to take my time, especially since you've had two close matches out of three this week.

I think dubbinenglish and irrelevant have already had their matches, I was online and saw them in strike mode twice, they even replayed the 2nd one for some reason. Dubbinenglish told me they split it 1-1.

it seems a bit unfair for an incommunicado forfeit to still get a point just cause they both do it.

[philabong2]

ok evrything seems 2 b under control here *crosses fingers*... for now...
deleted evry files but BoP and did a restore settings, and voila!, it seems to be back to normal.

...and FTR its a PS3 slim barely 4 months old, so I'll try to remember the 11th month to trade this thing in b4 the warranty expires :mad:

[irrelevant]

I think dubbinenglish and irrelevant have already had their matches, I was online and saw them in strike mode twice, they even replayed the 2nd one for some reason. Dubbinenglish told me they split it 1-1.


yup, dubbin and i played already and split the match. he won the first one, which is why i made a comment about making snow angels in the ardennes in my La-7. i won the second one and sent a screen shot to edal.

edal, if you need me to send again just let me know.

[haitch40]

im crap at sim
so crap that my matches have become a chore so if some1 is wating then i am going to quit this tournement however if there isnt i will continue for you guys.
its a sad day but i made my mind up

[InfiniteStates]

Try lots of training against about 4 veteran opponents - and use the aviator control layout :)

[haitch40]

Try lots of training against about 4 veteran opponents - and use the aviator control layout :)

i entered to try and get better but it hasnt worked :( oh well i will play still if you wish matches or a realistic tourny edal said i should make a realistic tourny with the same principles but its too complicated for me

[miatar]

I know how you feel haitch, I entered to try and get better but playing one on one with someone who is very good is just demoralising. The problem with sim is that so few people play it that you rarely get a group playing at the same time so you always end up one on one. Played on Saturday night and the only person I could get to play was subarugaz and he caned me.

I'll still play sim but it has become an elite world and I'm just target practice!

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

I'm available tonight and tomorrow to try again irrelevant. If it doesn't work you said you'd host right edal?

[irrelevant]

I'm available tonight and tomorrow to try again irrelevant. If it doesn't work you said you'd host right edal?

works for me! i should be available both nights, as well. edal did say he could host if we encounter the same problem again.

[haitch40]

I know how you feel haitch, I entered to try and get better but playing one on one with someone who is very good is just demoralising. The problem with sim is that so few people play it that you rarely get a group playing at the same time so you always end up one on one. Played on Saturday night and the only person I could get to play was subarugaz and he caned me.

I'll still play sim but it has become an elite world and I'm just target practice!

lol i think il stick to realistic unles edal makes a tourny of many people playing at once

[irrelevant]

lol i think il stick to realistic unles edal makes a tourny of many people playing at once

Team Battle tourney! Yes!

[InfiniteStates]

When this tourney was over, I was gonna suggest a pairs tourney. But the pairs are determined from the results of this one. So the best would be paired with the worst, and 2nd place paired with 2nd from bottom and so on...

Should keep things interesting, because as others have also noticed, being massively out-matched is zero fun, and we're all here to have fun (I think).

[Spitfire23]

I know how you feel haitch, I entered to try and get better but playing one on one with someone who is very good is just demoralising. The problem with sim is that so few people play it that you rarely get a group playing at the same time so you always end up one on one. Played on Saturday night and the only person I could get to play was subarugaz and he caned me.

I'll still play sim but it has become an elite world and I'm just target practice!

Hello miatar, during that match on saturday you should have messaged me to let me know you wanted to develop your skills on simulator, i would be more than willing to help you get into the whole simulator flying business.

e.g. i fly around without shooting you and you just use me as target practice
(that goes to everyone who thinks they are in need of improvement)

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

Should keep things interesting, because as others have also noticed, being massively out-matched is zero fun, and we're all here to have fun (I think).

:O And what makes you think that?!?!?! What is this "Fun" you speak of? XD

[edal86]

I understand the frustration that some of you guys may experience from this 1 vs 1 tournament. These matches may affect your morale if your opponent is too skillful for you, but when both participants are at the same level, then the matches really turn into excitement and slippery hands. This tournament's purpose was to answer the question "who is the best virtual pilot out there?" I guarantee that the quarterfinals will be VERY competitive for all who qualify and get that far.

I already mentioned that I was working on another project for you PS3 SIM guys, this new project will be BIG in terms of its complexity, and enjoyable for SIM players of all levels. I have it all figured out, but Im waiting for the Patch to see how well it will work and how many more people it will attract. You guys have been great and the good communication with each other has really made this tournament flow smoothly.

*my goal in the possible next tournament will be to bring out this games true potential (something like what the il2 1946 for pc offers). An opportunity to develop tactics, fly in formation, and be victorious as a unit. I expect mature, serious SIM players. I will have a fair ranking system that concentrates on participation as well as skill. With the introduction of the upcoming inter-game chating option you will be able to talk to your flight group only (even if there is only 6 members of your team online at the time, you can have 2 groups of 3 or 3 pairs). This competition will include invading enemy territory (STRIKE), and capturing it (CAPTURE THE AIRFIELD). "CLASH OF THE CONTINENTS" will be a tournament of 2 teams and the objective will be to conquer Europe (series of maps). Tournament will end if a team conquers all maps or if a team runs out resources or manpower. This is planned for January, and I will explain with more detail until then.

[irrelevant]

edal, i highly recommend you change your username to one of the following as soon as possible:

A. the professor
B. the mad scientist
C. the sim sage
D. doctor edal... next!

you're an absolute madman with these ideas. while i've thought of similar things, i merely say to myself, "that would be cool." you, on the other hand, take action.

i'd like to visit your lab to see what other experiments you have cooking. i'll bring my lab coat.

signed,

irrelevant

[edal86]

edal, i highly recommend you change your username to one of the following as soon as possible:

A. the professor
B. the mad scientist
C. the sim sage
D. doctor edal... next!

you're an absolute madman with these ideas. while i've thought of similar things, i merely say to myself, "that would be cool." you, on the other hand, take action.

i'd like to visit your lab to see what other experiments you have cooking. i'll bring my lab coat.

signed,

irrelevant

lol, thanks for the compliments, It would be great to see others implementing these ideas to the Arcade or realistic levels, or even to the Xbox 360 console, so if anyone reads this feel free to adopt my ideas, rules, or anything that you may find useful.

*** I want to THANK the "Rest of EUROPE" group, you guys always demonstrate efficacy and efficiency in completing your matches ahead of the due date; 4 days earlier to be exact. (makes me wonder, is this tournament taking longer than it needs to? I really hope that those participants waiting until the last day to complete their matches really have better things to do or use this time wisely, example: to practice) ***

[Hrok81]

...

i would be more than willing to help you get into the whole simulator flying business.

e.g. i fly around without shooting you and you just use me as target practice
(that goes to everyone who thinks they are in need of improvement)

*cough* *cough*
Here's one! I've been pure cannon fodder this tournament. I really feel I'm missing something, cause many times I get shot down in the most embarrassing way, without knowing exactly where the bullets come from.
And watching how people perform manoeuvres and stunts, getting and staying on my six without apparent effort.
I collected some really good advices and also learnt something during these dogfights, but still I'm no match.

@Edal: sorry mate I couldn't go online and play with macademic, been really busy with some uni stuff this week.

ps. I agree with miatar being target practice is not any fun, but still I want to thank Edal, he's done a great job :)

[trueshotcaller]

I know I'm too late for this tourney, but in the coming weeks I'd like to get up to speed with anyone online for simulation training. I've returned to this game after hearing that a PS3 patch is getting closer - looking forward to flying in the skies with all of you!

[Spitfire23]

*cough* *cough*
Here's one! I've been pure cannon fodder this tournament. I really feel I'm missing something, cause many times I get shot down in the most embarrassing way, without knowing exactly where the bullets come from.
And watching how people perform manoeuvres and stunts, getting and staying on my six without apparent effort.
I collected some really good advices and also learnt something during these dogfights, but still I'm no match.

Add me if you wish, i would gladly help you and any others get into the swing of things.

kind regards, Gaz

[Spitfire23]

*my goal in the possible next tournament will be to bring out this games true potential (something like what the il2 1946 for pc offers). An opportunity to develop tactics, fly in formation, and be victorious as a unit. I expect mature, serious SIM players. I will have a fair ranking system that concentrates on participation as well as skill. With the introduction of the upcoming inter-game chating option you will be able to talk to your flight group only (even if there is only 6 members of your team online at the time, you can have 2 groups of 3 or 3 pairs). This competition will include invading enemy territory (STRIKE), and capturing it (CAPTURE THE AIRFIELD). "CLASH OF THE CONTINENTS" will be a tournament of 2 teams and the objective will be to conquer Europe (series of maps). Tournament will end if a team conquers all maps or if a team runs out resources or manpower. This is planned for January, and I will explain with more detail until then.

Sounds fantastic edal, really excited to see this come into action.

And just like irrelevant said while i've thought of similar things, i merely say to myself, "that would be cool." you, on the other hand, take action
Thats one of the best things about you edal, you just do it.

And if i haven't said so already, Thanks mate it really means alot to everyone here and i bet i can say that on behalf of the devs too. Bravo

[edal86]

*These are the results that I have received up to this day*
** Stats are also updated **

http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt184/edal86/week2all.jpg

** Week 3 Schedule is ready (check first page of thread) **
- this is the last week for groups A and C -
- Good Luck ALL
- Thank you for your good comments :)

[InfiniteStates]

Dammit Rhah, I knew you won by a net total of 1. Damn me and my low flying addiction, kissing rivers with my belly and randomly solid trees lol. Good games though, mate, well played :)

I understand the frustration that some of you guys may experience from this 1 vs 1 tournament. These matches may affect your morale if your opponent is too skillful for you...
Totally. Getting owned by Mirgervin was absolutely no fun. And I suspect the same will happen in a few upcoming matches.

An option to concede a match where it's obvious you will spend the next 20 minutes getting raped might get around this. Maybe extrapolate the results for a small time sample over the entire duration of the match? So, say I got shot down 5 times in 5 minutes (I didn't btw lol [I don't think]) I could concede the match for 20 deaths...

...but when both participants are at the same level, then the matches really turn into excitement and slippery hands.
QFmofoT :)

I already mentioned that I was working on another project for you PS3 SIM guys, this new project will be BIG in terms of its complexity, and enjoyable for SIM players of all levels.
I deleted the rest of the quote, but this sounds very, very exciting. I'm envisioning something like EndWar, but faster moving and less prone to deadlock. When you release the details, I'll see if there's any scope or point to writing a little Windows application so that we can track the progress etc. Maybe even use it to post results, although I think the current screenshot system is pretty bullet proof (barring people forgetting...lol).

[Rhah]

Thank god for those tree's!!! Good games though dude, cheers.

I'm liking the sound of this new competition. Look forward to hearing more about it Edal.

So, Haitch40 and the dreaded Mirgervin next eh? When can you guys play? To be honest, this week is going to be difficult for me. The only times i'm available are tonight, probably quite late, and Thursday evening, after 9pm.

[trk29]

Yes Edal this game mode sounds great.
Chat, That is one thing that is missing is to be able to chat with your wingman. It would make flying in formation a whole lot smoother. This is one thing the whole squadron has wanted to do from the get go but with out communication it makes thing very difficult.

[haitch40]

Thank god for those tree's!!! Good games though dude, cheers.

I'm liking the sound of this new competition. Look forward to hearing more about it Edal.

So, Haitch40 and the dreaded Mirgervin next eh? When can you guys play? To be honest, this week is going to be difficult for me. The only times i'm available are tonight, probably quite late, and Thursday evening, after 9pm.

im not if some1 takes my place
otherwise 4pm to 6pm every day

[InfiniteStates]

There was a guy posted today who was becoming active because of the incoming patch and I suggested he took your place in the tourney as he expressed an interest.

Damned if I can find it though... sorry. Maybe he'll see this and know what I'm talking about...

[Rhah]

Damn, I don't finish work till 6pm, so there's no way I can play you at those times.

[P-51]

So, Mirgervin and InfiniteStates when will we play?

[MACADEMIC]

@Edal: sorry mate I couldn't go online and play with macademic, been really busy with some uni stuff this week.

Hi there Hrok81,
any chance you got time today, I'll be leaving for Moscow tomorrow and although I'm even contemplating getting a slim ps3 just for that place (spending quite a lot of time there) it's still questionable if the hotel will be able to provide me with an HD TV.

Anyway, if you can it would be great (although not to worry, I've also just stepped in as cannonfodder for the excellent pilots in our group ;) ).

Ciao, MACADEMIC

[InfiniteStates]

So, Mirgervin and InfiniteStates when will we play?
Any evening during the week (usually after 9pm or so) or all day weekends. Although I'm out tonight but shouldn't be late back... If you have any constraints, let us know, otherwise send me an invite (or I will send you one) and just see when you're online...


EDIT: Just quoting this so it doesn't get lost behind the page break...
Hi there Hrok81,
any chance you got time today, I'll be leaving for Moscow tomorrow and although I'm even contemplating getting a slim ps3 just for that place (spending quite a lot of time there) it's still questionable if the hotel will be able to provide me with an HD TV.

Anyway, if you can it would be great (although not to worry, I've also just stepped in as cannonfodder for the excellent pilots in our group ;) ).

Ciao, MACADEMIC

[P-51]

I would have to play before 9.. Weekends are fine though!

[kozzm0]

Now, since the deadlines were on Fridays, when does week 3 end?

I will be online sometimes in the mornings pacific time, and am generally off work by 6pm pacific time weekdays, and on weekends after 6 is almost always good and sometimes during the day too. (trk/irrelevant)

SubaruGaz, you managed to win one against Mirgervin, have a cigar and tell us the story. We all want to know how to beat him...

[edal86]

Now, since the deadlines were on Fridays, when does week 3 end?

I will be online sometimes in the mornings pacific time, and am generally off work by 6pm pacific time weekdays, and on weekends after 6 is almost always good and sometimes during the day too. (trk/irrelevant)

SubaruGaz, you managed to win one against Mirgervin, have a cigar and tell us the story. We all want to know how to beat him...

Today is the last day to report any week 2 results (December 1)

* the match due dates will vary from now on, so everyone please keep informed because WEEK 4 will be the last group stage week for the UK group as well as the week for indirect qualification matches. *

* subarugaz im glad to know you are building your skills back after that long vacation you had from il2. hope to face you on the eliminatory stage my friend, (i wont use the bf109 E-3 for sure :) )

** Steyram_amr vs Maninovka I think this should be a pay per view match :) good luck to you guys

[edal86]

question

* Haitch40, are you saying that you want to quit tournament or be replaced? *

[MACADEMIC]

Thanks a lot for that InfinteStates!!

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

irrelevant, really sorry yesterday. I was out all day, so the guy you messaged was my brother...

If your there tonight we'll play for sure. (kinda have to XD)

[irrelevant]

oh! it's all clear now! LOLOL

when he sent a message, i read: "this is silence, brother" and i'm like, "uh, yeah, i know." then no response, so i shut down. i did not read it as "this is silence's brother."

LMAO! pure comedy!

see you tonight. ;)

[Spitfire23]

SubaruGaz, you managed to win one against Mirgervin, have a cigar and tell us the story. We all want to know how to beat him...

I have my bad days and i have my good days ;)

I really can't say how i beat him though, it's just one of those things 'I fly, I kill'

* subarugaz im glad to know you are building your skills back after that long vacation you had from il2. hope to face you on the eliminatory stage my friend, (i wont use the bf109 E-3 for sure :) )

Yeah me too, im finally getting back on track with BOP after taking a long rest with it.

Oh and yes, i think it would be in the interests of both of us if we didn't touch the E-3 ;)

[trk29]

I will be online sometimes in the mornings pacific time, and am generally off work by 6pm pacific time weekdays, and on weekends after 6 is almost always good and sometimes during the day too. (trk/irrelevant)



I will be on and off Wed and Thurs During the day 09:00 a.m. EST and definitley Friday night EST 08:00 p.m. till?

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

oh! it's all clear now! LOLOL

when he sent a message, i read: "this is silence, brother" and i'm like, "uh, yeah, i know." then no response, so i shut down. i did not read it as "this is silence's brother."

LMAO! pure comedy!

see you tonight. ;)

BAHAHAHA Yea, i read the messages and I was like "F**k is he talking about?" :D

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

O hell yes Dubb, Penor Flight vs Penor Flight. :D Should be fun.

[Dubbedinenglish]

O hell yes Dubb, Penor Flight vs Penor Flight. :D Should be fun.

Penor flight squid cival WUR!

[irrelevant]

good games, silence. too bad i got owned. :(

tbh, i'm starting to realize i stand little chance in this tournament. i simply cannot turn and maneuver like the rest of you. i will likely make a quick exit if i make to the elimination round.

here's to looking forward to squad battles. :)

[haitch40]

question

* Haitch40, are you saying that you want to quit tournament or be replaced? *

i would like to quit
but hopefully some1 will replace me
gl guys sad i just couldnt enjoy this one will joing future tornys

[Dubbedinenglish]

Guys if I can delay my matches for the weekend since it is final week I would be appreciative. Need to finish a few projects.

[P-51]

good games, silence. too bad i got owned. :(

tbh, i'm starting to realize i stand little chance in this tournament. i simply cannot turn and maneuver like the rest of you. i will likely make a quick exit if i make to the elimination round.

here's to looking forward to squad battles. :)

VAS squad for the win!!

[Rhah]

So Haitch40 is out? Is there likely to be a replacement?
Mirgervin, the only time I have available this week is thursday night after 9pm (not about over the weekend unfortunately).
Usually I'd go steady on the booze if I know I have a match, but since I'm going to get my arse kicked anyway, I might as well do it drunk..... who knows, my drunken unpredictability might even sneak me a few lucky kills :)

[kozzm0]

I will be on and off Wed and Thurs During the day 09:00 a.m. EST and definitley Friday night EST 08:00 p.m. till?

Then I will try to take the day off on Friday. I'm working 2 jobs for the next month, and I don't have my schedule for either beyond Friday. Today I don't have to work until 1pm pacific time. Tomorrow maybe all day, saturday and sunday I'll be off by 5 pacific whether I have to work or not.

I notice the deadline for this week is Sunday, which is only 5 days after the last deadline, that's not going to be easy at this time of commercial frenzy.

[InfiniteStates]

FAO P51 aka Reaper1526: your friend list is maxed dude. You wanna free up a slot or schedule a match time?

[trk29]

Then I will try to take the day off on Friday. I'm working 2 jobs for the next month, and I don't have my schedule for either beyond Friday. Today I don't have to work until 1pm pacific time. Tomorrow maybe all day, saturday and sunday I'll be off by 5 pacific whether I have to work or not.

I notice the deadline for this week is Sunday, which is only 5 days after the last deadline, that's not going to be easy at this time of commercial frenzy.

I will meet you online one of these days after 5 pm your time.

I will be online from now until Friday night. I won't be on sat. and sunday.

[Spitfire23]

Is there anybody to replace Haitch?

I can't just be shooting the clouds you know ;)

[edal86]

Is there anybody to replace Haitch?

I can't just be shooting the clouds you know ;)

I invited someone, waiting for response, if I dont find a replacement for haitch then you will get 6 points.

[kozzm0]

I've been going over the rules and I noticed that:

5th place group A vs 5th place group C qualifies
6th place group A vs 6th place group C qualifies
7th place group A vs 7th place group C plays 6th place group C, winner qualifies

If I'm not mistaken, this process would end up with 2 extra qualifiers and not 3, since 6th place group C is in two of those brackets. Did you mean 6th place group B vs the winner of 7thA-7thC? If not, is group B's 6th SOL?

Also, if group B is gonna be playing a week 4, how does that affect their points? It's at the point where who else else beats who else is starting to matter... if it's a points week, they'll end up 1-2-3. Or is it a mini-elimination week?

Finally what was the tie-break after week 2 between Maninovka and Mirgervin, since they're equal in both points and kdr...

[edal86]

I've been going over the rules and I noticed that:

5th place group A vs 5th place group C qualifies
6th place group A vs 6th place group C qualifies
7th place group A vs 7th place group C plays 6th place group C, winner qualifies

If I'm not mistaken, this process would end up with 2 extra qualifiers and not 3, since 6th place group C is in two of those brackets. Did you mean 6th place group B vs the winner of 7thA-7thC? If not, is group B's 6th SOL?

Also, if group B is gonna be playing a week 4, how does that affect their points? It's at the point where who else else beats who else is starting to matter... if it's a points week, they'll end up 1-2-3. Or is it a mini-elimination week?

Finally what was the tie-break after week 2 between Maninovka and Mirgervin, since they're equal in both points and kdr...


thanks for asking,

1. Yes, I meant winner of 7th place (group A) vs 7th place (group C) plays the 6th place of Group B.

2. The leaderboard will be organized by points divided by games played. In case of any tie, I will next look at the Kills minus Deaths difference, in case of any tie there, I will look at number of kills.

3. The tie-break after week 2 between Maninovka and Mirgervin, since they're equal in both points and kdr was the number of kills

*** Also, tagemandbagem will now be replacing haitch40 ***
-infinitestates, subarugaz, and rhah will play him this week.

[Spitfire23]

*** Also, tagemandbagem will now be replacing haitch40 ***
-infinitestates, subarugaz, and rhah will play him this week.

cheers edal, was hoping i wouldn't get those points by default

[Rhah]

Tagemandbagem, can you play tonight, after 9pm?
Unfortunately I'm only going to have time to play either Mirgervin or Tagemandbagem, so I'm going to make a tactical concession and forfeit my match with Mirgervin, as i'm 100% sure he would beat me anyway (sorry to deprive you of the kills though mate) and play Tagemandbagem, who will probably beat me, but at least I have a fighting chance.

(If there is a extension of the time before the end of week 3, I'll happily play Mirgervin, but I won't be able to do that until next Monday, sorry.)

[InfiniteStates]

*** Also, tagemandbagem will now be replacing haitch40 ***
-infinitestates, subarugaz, and rhah will play him this week.
Welcome to the tourney dude :) Lets us know when you're good to play...

And Reaper/P51 when do you want to/can you play?


...I'm going to make a tactical concession and forfeit my match with Mirgervin...
LOL probably a wise move :)

[Rhah]

LOL probably a wise move :)

Definitely a wise move,:cool: but I feel a bit bad for depriving him of kills, as it will affect his leaderboard position.
Is there anyway around that Edal86? Maybe we could just give him the 6 points now, and I'll play him as soon as I can and the kill total can be added at a later date? That seems the fairest option.

[InfiniteStates]

Don't feel bad - I managed to get him into a 6 player dogfight last night, so his kill quota is doing well and bloodlust should be semi-sated. But yeah, sucks for him that he would get less score than he should for the tourney...

[Zatoichi_Sanjuro]

Tagemandbagem, can you play tonight, after 9pm?
Unfortunately I'm only going to have time to play either Mirgervin or Tagemandbagem, so I'm going to make a tactical concession and forfeit my match with Mirgervin, as i'm 100% sure he would beat me anyway (sorry to deprive you of the kills though mate) and play Tagemandbagem, who will probably beat me, but at least I have a fighting chance.

(If there is a extension of the time before the end of week 3, I'll happily play Mirgervin, but I won't be able to do that until next Monday, sorry.)

I can play tonight anytime between 9 and 11pm.

[P-51]

im free every day before 9. but after 3:30 (School)

[Rhah]

I can play tonight anytime between 9 and 11pm.

Sorry mate, you're PSN ID isn't shown anywhere... are you Mirgervin or Tagandbagem?

*edit*.. no worries, just checked your last few posts so now I know your Tagemandbagem... cool. Ok dude, send me a friends request and we'll have the match tonight... I might be on earlier, so if you see me online then we can start.

[Zatoichi_Sanjuro]

Welcome to the tourney dude :) Lets us know when you're good to play...


Thanks, I can play most weeknight after 9pm and weekends before 6pm.

[kozzm0]

Thanks, I can play most weeknight after 9pm and weekends before 6pm.

Hey are you really Japanese, people have posted from every major world war 2 fighter plane country so far except Japan.

[InfiniteStates]

Thanks, I can play most weeknight after 9pm and weekends before 6pm.
Perfect - that's my timeline too :)

I'll send you an invite when I get bored and cancel this MAG beta update... [pfff 416/1868MB :evil:]

EDIT: Zatoichi is a great film :) Although the final scene is kinda weird...

[Zatoichi_Sanjuro]

Hey are you really Japanese, people have posted from every major world war 2 fighter plane country so far except Japan.

Nope, sorry.


Perfect - that's my timeline too

I'll send you an invite when I get bored and cancel this MAG beta update... [pfff 416/1868MB ]

EDIT: Zatoichi is a great film Although the final scene is kinda weird...

I passed on MAG. The only thing it has going for it is the player count but the gameplay just doesn't look very inspiring to me. Conversely, I can't stop playing the BF:BC2 BETA. They only made a few improvements but it's made a big difference so far.

[InfiniteStates]

I passed on MAG. The only thing it has going for it is the player count but the gameplay just doesn't look very inspiring to me. Conversely, I can't stop playing the BF:BC2 BETA. They only made a few improvements but it's made a big difference so far.
The player count is a marketing gimmick and adds nothing to game IMO. It's the same as the massive games on Resistance 2 - you still only feel like any other full 16 or 32 player game.

Yeah I got the BF: BC2 beta the other day too. After a rocky start, I'm loving it. I was a huge fan of the first one. But like all BF games, it's hit and miss as to whether you get a good game. Sucks if your team is full of sniper noobs and the other team know what they're doing... :evil:

But back on topic... I just sent you an invite (I think lol), so let's get it on ;) In an aerial combat way - not a gay way that is...

[kozzm0]

Nope, sorry.


...

I passed on MAG. The only thing it has going for it is the player count but the gameplay just doesn't look very inspiring to me. Conversely, I can't stop playing the BF:BC2 BETA. They only made a few improvements but it's made a big difference so far.

Oh well. The game doesn't involve Japanese planes anyhow.

I got the MAG beta and it is actually kind of cool, except it is hell of confusing since there is practically no instructions, so it's hard to do what the squad leader says. It's kind of designed like Savage Battle for Newerth, the player of highest rank decides where people spawn and sets their objectives on the tacmap - I think. Mostly all anyone does is run around and fight though.

You don't see anywhere near 256 other players. Only about 3 other squads, and the enemies.

[MACADEMIC]

Hi there Hrok81,

With a bit of luck and the twisting of some arms I managed to outfit myself with a PS3 and a reasonable TV in my hotel in Moscow, therefore nothing should stand in the way now of completing the week 3 matches with you.

Unfortunately, you have neither accepted me as a friend on the PSN network nor responded to any of my attempts to contact you. I have also never seen you online.

Anyway, I'm available and in my understanding we'd have to complete the match rather soon. As suggested before, please message me via this forum or the PSN network.

@Edal86: Not sure what the rules say in case of inability to contact one party.

Ciao,

MACADEMIC

[InfiniteStates]

Hi there Hrok81,

...

Unfortunately, you have neither accepted me as a friend on the PSN network nor responded to any of my attempts to contact you. I have also never seen you online.

Hrok won't be ignoring you, he's a keen flier - he must be really busy. He hasn't signed into PSN for several days. Have faith - he'll respond :)

Edal, you reckon we can get a quick summary of who's still to play? If it doesn't take you any time that is :)
I've kinda lost track - I think I have to play haitch's replacement, but that I think is from week 2... And I haven't been able to add P51/Reaper... I think they're my only outstanding matches...

[Mage_016]

Hrok81, when are you going to be online? Mail me to PSN Mage_016

[maninovka]

For olife

Hi mate:)
When would you have me play the game. I could maybe today 11 pm.
Or tomorrow at 2 - 7pm and 11 - 12pm.
Please write here or on PSN. Thanks

P.S.- your friendlist on PSN is full:(

[P-51]

Hrok won't be ignoring you, he's a keen flier - he must be really busy. He hasn't signed into PSN for several days. Have faith - he'll respond :)

Edal, you reckon we can get a quick summary of who's still to play? If it doesn't take you any time that is :)
I've kinda lost track - I think I have to play haitch's replacement, but that I think is from week 2... And I haven't been able to add P51/Reaper... I think they're my only outstanding matches...

I have space on my FL if you want to add me! Ill be on all weekend till 9, just say the word.

[Hrok81]

Hrok won't be ignoring you, he's a keen flier - he must be really busy. He hasn't signed into PSN for several days. Have faith - he'll respond :)

...

Thank you mate, I truly appreciate :)

Sorry to have kept people waiting so long, as Infinite said I didn't even have the time to turn on my Ps3 in the last week or so. Uni and work are getting me busier day after day so, well, here I am.
My apologies if this made you mad macademic, I could not do any better.

I'll be online tomorrow at any time you wish, just let me know, AND sunday from the evening on. Monday is ok as well, but I don't know wether it's too late or not for the tournament schedule.

This counts for everyone who have to fly with me, not just macademic. So if you have time I'll be happy to fly with you asap.
If u been waiting for me and now u're busy and can't play, just let Edal know. You'll get the victories for 3-0.

Sorry everyone for the all this trouble.

[edal86]

Infinitestates,
you will need to play your week 3 opponents as well as MACADEMIC from week 2 schedule (since haitch40 left the tournament in the middle of week 2)

Hrok81,
I understand your situation and since you had already informed me about how busy your week would be I will allow you a few extra days to complete your week 3 matches.

Keep posting suggestions, Im also busy because of semester finals but I will do my best to keep this tournament on track and on schedule.

[MACADEMIC]

Hi there Hrok81,

Thank you for responding. Not to worry, I was not mad at you, just a bit under pressure because I tried to step in for someone but have some travel obligations and was not sure if I could arrange things while on the go. This is why I've tried to contact you so hard to get it done.

Anyway, it looks like we're finally going to be able to match. I suggest tomorrow at 10.00 Central European Time?

Looking forward.

Cheerio!

MACADEMIC

[InfiniteStates]

I have space on my FL if you want to add me! Ill be on all weekend till 9, just say the word.
Hey, man...I just tried to add the PSN ID in your sig and it still says you have too many friends...

You want to throw some times when you can play out there, and we'll see when we can meet up and do battle? :)

[P-51]

Hey, man...I just tried to add the PSN ID in your sig and it still says you have too many friends...

You want to throw some times when you can play out there, and we'll see when we can meet up and do battle? :)

well i just deleted a few guys so you should be able now. Any time before 9 at the weekend is good, you?

[Mage_016]

Hi there Hrok81,

Thank you for responding. Not to worry, I was not mad at you, just a bit under pressure because I tried to step in for someone but have some travel obligations and was not sure if I could arrange things while on the go. This is why I've tried to contact you so hard to get it done.

Anyway, it looks like we're finally going to be able to match. I suggest tomorrow at 10.00 Central European Time?

Looking forward.

Cheerio!

MACADEMIC

Ok, Hrok81 is it possible you to play against me today at noon gmt+2? I have time then I think. If it is not possible then I think I can be online at evening too. Just let me know.

[InfiniteStates]

well i just deleted a few guys so you should be able now. Any time before 9 at the weekend is good, you?
OK cool :) You want to send me an invite? I definitely got room. Your schedule sounds good - although we've got that realistic match tomorrow from 4. You want to play before that? So we'd need to start about 2:30 or so... Unless I see you on before then.

[P-51]

OK cool :) You want to send me an invite? I definitely got room. Your schedule sounds good - although we've got that realistic match tomorrow from 4. You want to play before that? So we'd need to start about 2:30 or so... Unless I see you on before then.

Ok, will do! Thought i already had?

Yeh we do, should be on all day tomorrow, if im not playing IL2 ill be playing Assassins creed 2 :D

[edal86]

keep working on your matches. there are many who have not played yet.

you have until WEDNESDAY NOW (december 9).

** guys, I need you to play so we can start the indirect qualification **

*** the following need to play:
Irrelevant vs edal86 (2 matches)
dubbinenglish vs philabong2 (2 matches)
silence vs dubbinenglish (2 matches)
0life vs maninovka (2 matches)
hrok vs mage_016 (1 match)
olife vs steyr_amr (2 matches)
hrok81 vs macademic (1 match)
dihno28 vs miatar (2 matches)
subarugaz vs tangenmandem (2 matches)
mirgervin vs reaper1526 (2 matches)
rhah vs mirgervin (2 matches)
subarugaz vs dihno28 (2 matches)

[P-51]

Couple of great games there InfiniteStates. That and the matches with Haitch40 were good too! Hopefully we can be wingmen more often!

[InfiniteStates]

Yeah great games man, well played. I enjoyed the team battle we had today, but not the other 2 games. And I find realistic frustratingly difficult to play now after so much sim. Not having control over your flaps is really noticable.

I see you've still got Mirgervin to play yet... good luck with that lol.:grin:

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

Definately won't have my matches done by today as I've been busy all week with a project :( I'll have to forfeit my matches this week, sorry guys.

[edal86]

Definately won't have my matches done by today as I've been busy all week with a project :( I'll have to forfeit my matches this week, sorry guys.

can you do them by wednesday?

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

can you do them by wednesday?

I can try, but no promises... I really want to do them by today, I'm just weighed down by a big powerpoint project/presentation due tomorrow, so I should be able to.

[philabong2]

Definately won't have my matches done by today as I've been busy all week with a project :( I'll have to forfeit my matches this week, sorry guys.

couldnt get in touch with dubbinenglish either
I'll try n log in tonight at around 12h30 EST - its ur chance guys cause i'll prob b drunk as a sailor then :grin:

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

couldnt get in touch with dubbinenglish either
I'll try n log in tonight at around 12h30 EST - its ur chance guys cause i'll prob b drunk as a sailor then :grin:

I'll try to be on then.

[kozzm0]

Didn't Silence get 6 more points at the end of week 2?

I'm trying to figure out whether it's better for me if steyr_amr wins or loses... whether silence has 10 points or 16 points might make a difference

[edal86]

Didn't Silence get 6 more points at the end of week 2?

I'm trying to figure out whether it's better for me if steyr_amr wins or loses... whether silence has 10 points or 16 points might make a difference

yes, silence has 16 points. I have not posted the updated group stats or points yet.

(Silence needs to at least win 3 and tie 1 of his 4 matches from week 3 so that he ends up in 2nd place of Group A, If he wins 3 and looses 1 then whoever has the best kill/death difference, between you and him, gets second place)

[irrelevant]

Didn't Silence get 6 more points at the end of week 2?

I'm trying to figure out whether it's better for me if steyr_amr wins or loses... whether silence has 10 points or 16 points might make a difference

yeah, silence beat me in both matches... that accounts for the 6 points.

edit: 2 seconds too late.

[edal86]

yeah, silence beat me in both matches... that accounts for the 6 points.

edit: 2 seconds too late.

hey are you online right now? can you play me?

[irrelevant]

yes, i'm online... and yes, i can lose to you. ;)

[edal86]

yes, i'm online... and yes, i can lose to you. ;)

ok, be there in 5 minutes


************************************************** ********************************

"Battle for Europe" Competition (PS3 SIM Players) Enlist Today!

http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=11526

To All Participants:

Please check out my other tournament "Battle for Europe" its on a thread titled "Battle for Europe" Competition (PS3 SIM Players) Enlist today!!

** You are all invited please JOIN, thanks.

[Mage_016]

Hrok, are you online today? And if u are, when gmt?

[Steyr_amr]

Can anyone who has Olife on their friends list please tell me if he has been on much recently? I can't seem to get in touch with him.

[Dubbedinenglish]

Sorry guys finals work has ended up tying me through the weekend (one of my group peepz is not pulling their weight so I'm picking up their slack). The earliest I can possibly do a match is tues evening. If that is a problem then I can bow out from turney.

Dubb.

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

Sorry guys finals work has ended up tying me through the weekend (one of my group peepz is not pulling their weight so I'm picking up their slack). The earliest I can possibly do a match is tues evening. If that is a problem then I can bow out from turney.

Dubb.

Tuesday Evening is good for me :)

KILL HIM NUB!!! XD

[P-51]

mirgervin whan you want to play? I am on now (well will be in a few mins to download the patch :D).

[kozzm0]

yes, silence has 16 points. I have not posted the updated group stats or points yet.

(Silence needs to at least win 3 and tie 1 of his 4 matches from week 3 so that he ends up in 2nd place of Group A, If he wins 3 and looses 1 then whoever has the best kill/death difference, between you and him, gets second place)

yes, that's not what matters to me though, it's more about the bracketing in the elim round, if things go as expected. Though steyr_amr might lose, which complicates things.

[kozzm0]

On another note, I don't know how many dogfights you've done since the patch, but the realistic g-forces are going to drastically affect tactics, in particular, there is going to be no more winning dogfights by turning 10-second multiple yo-yos at 350kph nor zooming vertical and pulling a low-radius gravity turn to get the quick angles.

Since it is now so much more realistic, I urge that this tournament be postponed for 1 week or so so that everyone can get used to flying the new planes and figuring out their best control scheme. Otherwise there are gonna be a lot of unconscious pilots out there

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

On another note, I don't know how many dogfights you've done since the patch, but the realistic g-forces are going to drastically affect tactics, in particular, there is going to be no more winning dogfights by turning 10-second multiple yo-yos at 350kph nor zooming vertical and pulling a low-radius gravity turn to get the quick angles.

Since it is now so much more realistic, I urge that this tournament be postponed for 1 week or so so that everyone can get used to flying the new planes and figuring out their best control scheme. Otherwise there are gonna be a lot of unconscious pilots out there

Just finished a match with Edal, and from my experience, black-outs in game are far from black-outs... The edges of your screen goes black and the center gets slightly shaded... I took an I-153 at 55- km/h and pulled back on the stick as hard as I could and still couldn't fully black-out, which makes me think it's impossible to actually black-out...

[InfiniteStates]

Since it is now so much more realistic, I urge that this tournament be postponed for 1 week or so so that everyone can get used to flying the new planes and figuring out their best control scheme. Otherwise there are gonna be a lot of unconscious pilots out there
LOL I second tha...zzzzz....splat.

[edal86]

Blackouts will make games more exciting, however, since you dont completely blackout and loose control of your plane like in the pc version I dont think it will make much difference.

What I am worried about is the flight stick control layout, it seems lilke some players are having trouble with this. (Maninovka told me that it is very different and he has to get used to it, he lost against olife by a 7 point difference in both games)

Anyone has this problem, or had it but has now solved it? please help each other

[InfiniteStates]

Blackouts will make games more exciting, however, since you dont completely blackout and loose control of your plane like in the pc version I dont think it will make much difference.
You do lose sight of the target and ground though - it does make a difference IMO. But everyone is in the same boat so...

[kozzm0]

You do lose sight of the target and ground though - it does make a difference IMO. But everyone is in the same boat so...

Yes, that's the point. No more looping around each other at max g, cause you can't see. It's easier to switch direction and lose the opponent, but harder to figure out where the shots are coming from.

Also some of the planes are performing differently. And in order to be able to see, people have to keep their speeds lower or turn slower. This makes the vertical maneuvering more realistic and more dangerous, which affects tactics. For example, in 4 hours today, not one spitfire managed to make a vertical turn and dive on me. They ended up too slow after climbing, making themselves an easy target.

Yes everybody's in the same boat, but it's not the boat everyone was in for most of the tournament. Some players won't even be able to see v1.01 for the next couple days.

[edal86]

* Group Stats are updated

* Leaderboard updated

* UK week 4 is ready
(by the way, let me know if you are having trouble with the patch, or need time to get used to it, otherwise, complete your matches by the assigned date please)

* Participants that have now qualified for Eliminatory Stage are:
- edal86
- ar_kozz
- xx-silence-xx
- mirgervin
- subarugaz
- infinitestates
- steyr_amr
- varcus2
- maninovka
- mage_016

(when I have week 4 results from UK group and week 3 results from American Group, then I will be able to post indirect qualification matches)

[Rhah]

P-51, when can you play the last matches? I'm good for either tomorrow after about 10pm, or Thursday after 9pm... (Personally, I'd prefer thursday, but its up to you)

[Steyr_amr]

Holy crap I'm first? Edal is that accurate or does the leaderboard need to be fully updated?

I'm printing that out and putting it on the fridge before it's fixed :)

[kozzm0]

Holy crap I'm first? Edal is that accurate or does the leaderboard need to be fully updated?

I'm printing that out and putting it on the fridge before it's fixed :)

I'd better practice against you since I might end up 5th and then you'll be between me and the semis. I was thinking you might lose, instead people I expected to win lost.

[Steyr_amr]

I'd better practice against you since I might end up 5th and then you'll be between me and the semis. I was thinking you might lose, instead people I expected to win lost.

I don't think anything is set in stone yet and it's hard to guess it. If mirgervin has 2 matches yet to play now during week 4 I'll probably get bumped down the table. Has edal86 made allowances for the fact that group B is playing extra matches during the group stage? Won't that affect the overall leaderboard and therefore the eliminatory stage placings?

[P-51]

P-51, when can you play the last matches? I'm good for either tomorrow after about 10pm, or Thursday after 9pm... (Personally, I'd prefer thursday, but its up to you)

Latest i can play is 9pm.. (finish at 9..) sorry

[Rhah]

Ahh, so you can't start any later than 8.20? OK.. i'll see what I can do, and I'll try and be online from 8ish on Thursday. Is that do-able for you?

[P-51]

Ahh, so you can't start any later than 8.20? OK.. i'll see what I can do, and I'll try and be online from 8ish on Thursday. Is that do-able for you?

Yeh have to start at latest at 8:20..
Yeh it should be. ill probs be on getting some airtime on the P-51 most o the week so if you see me before give me a shout!

[edal86]

I don't think anything is set in stone yet and it's hard to guess it. If mirgervin has 2 matches yet to play now during week 4 I'll probably get bumped down the table. Has edal86 made allowances for the fact that group B is playing extra matches during the group stage? Won't that affect the overall leaderboard and therefore the eliminatory stage placings?

final leaderboard will be fixed as (points earned divided by points possible). This means that you are number 1 in the leaderboard and no future match score from anyone can affect that now. Congratulations :)

* Participants that have now qualified for Eliminatory Stage are:
- edal86
- ar_kozz
- xx-silence-xx
- mirgervin
- subarugaz
- infinitestates
- steyr_amr
- varcus2
- maninovka
- mage_016
- dihno28

[irrelevant]

can trk and i receive a dunce of death trophy? lololol

[edal86]

can trk and i receive a dunce of death trophy? lololol

lol, sorry I ran out of those :S

[trk29]

can trk and i receive a dunce of death trophy? lololol

Hey now :-P:-P

I'm stumped on the international killers board.

So does this mean I'm through with the competition?

[edal86]

Hey now :-P:-P

I'm stumped on the international killers board.

So does this mean I'm through with the competition?

No, you still have a chance to qualify indirectly, you have to wait for Dubbinenglish, philabong2, and xxsilencexx to complete their week 3 matches.

[irrelevant]

Hey now :-P:-P

haha, just messin' with ya. ;) i'll proudly display that trophy in my collection, though. now i just need to change my screen name to CRASH MASTER! :evil:

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

No, you still have a chance to qualify indirectly, you have to wait for Dubbinenglish, philabong2, and xxsilencexx to complete their week 3 matches.

Dubb hasn't been online for a while :( I don't think he's gonna get on... If you look back a couple pages he said he might forfeit these...

[edal86]

Dubb hasn't been online for a while :( I don't think he's gonna get on... If you look back a couple pages he said he might forfeit these...

very well,

* If dubbinenglish does not post here or contact any of his pending opponents or me by the end of December 9, then he will forfeit his 4 matches and silence and philabong2 will get 6 points each with a 3-0 victory.

[trk29]

haha, just messin' with ya. ;) i'll proudly display that trophy in my collection, though. now i just need to change my screen name to CRASH MASTER! :evil:

It's cool, I got room for that one too on my shelf :grin:

[philabong2]

so by the looks of things im playin an elimation match against either olife or macademic... first to crash loses right? this is gonna b ugly! lol

[edal86]

so by the looks of things im playin an elimation match against either olife or macademic... first to crash loses right? this is gonna b ugly! lol

No, first to crash loses is only in the case that there is a DRAW in any of the Eliminatory matches

Yes, You will most likely go against macademic or olife- for the "Indirect Qualification", if you win then you will be in the Eliminatory Stage

[Dubbedinenglish]

Finalz have been the death oh me... I'll ne on late tonight though.

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

Finalz have been the death oh me... I'll ne on late tonight though.

How late is late? XD

[philabong2]

Finalz have been the death oh me... I'll ne on late tonight though.

cool i'll b there too at around 11 EST until god knows when - and drunk as hell again (foosball tourney tonight :) ) so here ur chance Dubb

[edal86]

The indirect qualification matches are ready guys good luck

** please finish your matches by saturday (december 12), its only 1 match.

** UK group please finish your week 4 matches, we are almost there guys.

- thank you

[Rhah]

The indirect qualification matches are ready guys good luck

** please finish your matches by saturday (december 12), its only 1 match.

** UK group please finish your week 4 matches, we are almost there guys.

- thank you

Me and P-51/Reaper will be playing our two matches tonight, assuming he can still make it.

Can you still make it dude? I'll be on about 7.30

[MACADEMIC]

The indirect qualification matches are ready guys good luck

** please finish your matches by saturday (december 12), its only 1 match.

** UK group please finish your week 4 matches, we are almost there guys.

- thank you

@edal86: indirect qualification, two questions:

- it's only one match you say: who hosts?

- 20 or 30 min match?

@trk29: we're up buddy:). As it looks I can be available pretty much any time. Just say when and I'll be there!

[kozzm0]

So what happened with the scores... waiting to see if I'm in 4th, 5th or the currently dreaded 6th spot (with mirgervin between me and semifinals)

[trk29]

[B]@trk29: we're up buddy:). As it looks I can be available pretty much any time. Just say when and I'll be there!

On the first page it says trk29 vs olife.

@Edal does this mean I do two 20 minute matches with him?

[edal86]

http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt184/edal86/week4.jpg

1 match only (for the indirect qualification matches), 20 minutes.

local and guest are labeled.

rules explain that the player with the least points will host

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

So what happened with the scores... waiting to see if I'm in 4th, 5th or the currently dreaded 6th spot (with mirgervin between me and semifinals)

Well, I beat Dubb both times, so I'm now at 28 points I believe.

[P-51]

Me and P-51/Reaper will be playing our two matches tonight, assuming he can still make it.

Can you still make it dude? I'll be on about 7.30

Oh shitarki mushrooms! Totally forgot!! Sorry was testing my new stick.. That and i have restarted the campaign..

[MACADEMIC]

On the first page it says trk29 vs olife.

You are right, the info changed after I wrote this.

[MACADEMIC]

We're up for indirect qualification.

Anytime, just let me know. I'll host (less points than you).

:)

[Rhah]

Oh shitarki mushrooms! Totally forgot!! Sorry was testing my new stick.. That and i have restarted the campaign..

Last night was the only night I could play you mate, as I'm away all weekend.

Damn....There goes my chance at qualification :(

[edal86]

Last night was the only night I could play you mate, as I'm away all weekend.

Damn....There goes my chance at qualification :(

dont worry, when can you play him?

[Rhah]

Probably Monday, but I'm not 100% on that. If not Monday, then Tuesday or Wednesday.

Good games last night by the way mate.... that P-47 is a beast!

[irrelevant]

We're up for indirect qualification.

Anytime, just let me know. I'll host (less points than you).

:)

i should be online this evening and tomorrow. i'm -6 GMT, just so you know.

:cool:

[P-51]

Last night was the only night I could play you mate, as I'm away all weekend.

Damn....There goes my chance at qualification :(

Well there is no way id let you fall out the competition for my incompetence! :P

[haitch40]

im starting to wish i didnt drop out as now the patch is out i enjoy sim now i need a headset which i will get in feb i think or whenever i get cash

[MACADEMIC]

i should be online this evening and tomorrow. i'm -6 GMT, just so you know.

:cool:

Okey Dokey. I'm GMT+3, so not to make it too early in the morning for me, how about 21.00 your time?

[irrelevant]

that should work! :)

[MACADEMIC]

that should work! :)

Great, see you then!

MACADEMIC

[irrelevant]

Great, see you then!

MACADEMIC

Posting from my mobile phone... My internet connection is down right now, so I'm afraid I won't be online tonight for our match. If something changes, I'll shoot you a message here or on the PSN.

I'm sorry about this... :(

[MACADEMIC]

Posting from my mobile phone... My internet connection is down right now, so I'm afraid I won't be online tonight for our match. If something changes, I'll shoot you a message here or on the PSN.

I'm sorry about this... :(

No big deal, hope you can sort out your connection soon. Just let me know when you think you can play, I'll check back here in a few hours.

MACADEMIC

PS: Aren't you qualified already, I saw you've made rank 4 in the America group?

[edal86]

No big deal, hope you can sort out your connection soon. Just let me know when you think you can play, I'll check back here in a few hours.

MACADEMIC

PS: Aren't you qualified already, I saw you've made rank 4 in the America group?

The current group standings are not updated, philabong2 was the last to qualify directly from American group, even though, irrelevant24 and philabong2 both had 12 points, philabong2 came out on top because of a smaller negative kills/deaths difference.

** As soon as subarugaz plays his matches I will be able to figure out the rest of the leaderboard standings for the top 10 players.

[Spitfire23]

** As soon as subarugaz plays his matches I will be able to figure out the rest of the leaderboard standings for the top 10 players.

yea, i will be getting that done today/tonight. i missed miatar by 12 minutes last night and was kicking myself.

My apologies edal, will get this sorted ASAP

UPDATE: Miatar hasn't been online in 2 days so i have no way of getting in touch with him to play the matches. im sure he is busy, and not just not showing up ;)

[trk29]

Well guys I am out last night Olife took my life. :grin:

Good luck to all who remain.

[olife]

Well guys I am out last night Olife took my life. :grin:

Good luck to all who remain.

oh my god i was a lucky man!!!trk29 u are really a very good player!!!i think god was with me yesterday!!
GOOD GAME trk29 and thanks a lot for your fair play!!really great!!respect
thanks my bud and good hunting

[irrelevant]

No big deal, hope you can sort out your connection soon. Just let me know when you think you can play, I'll check back here in a few hours.

MACADEMIC


internet fixed. i should be on tonight.

[MACADEMIC]

internet fixed. i should be on tonight.

Okay, see you 2100 your time. Be there.

[Rhah]

Cool.. looks like I qualified somehow. Did the other results go in my favour or something?

P-51/Reaper...Do I still have to play mate?? If so, I'll be about tonight, but can you confirm if you can make it, and what time?

[P-51]

Cool.. looks like I qualified somehow. Did the other results go in my favour or something?

P-51/Reaper...Do I still have to play mate?? If so, I'll be about tonight, but can you confirm if you can make it, and what time?

I dont know.. lol eather way we might aswell do the match :D

Im free up till 9 mate, ill be on my PS3 till then.

[Rhah]

I dont know.. lol eather way we might aswell do the match :D

Im free up till 9 mate, ill be on my PS3 till then.

Ok, cool. I'll try and get on about 8ish then. See you then, cheers.

[Dubbedinenglish]

Hmm haven't seen Hrok online...

[kozzm0]

At the rate this is going I think there is little hope of finishing the tournament before Christmas. Looks like everybody is busy, and that includes me - I'm stuck working two jobs all this week, cause it turned out not to be such a big recession this season as they expected

[Rhah]

I learnt an important lesson last night.... never underestimate a well flown Hurricane!
I also learnt that trying to then use a Hurricane to counter a Hurricane, having not flown one on Sim before, is a very bad idea.
Well played to P-51.. The first game was pretty close. The scoreline for the second game is a bit misleading (I'm sure you'll agree) but I reckon you would have won it anyway!

[miatar]

Apologies to subarugaz, if it's not too late I should be on tonight. I'm sure it's going to be just a formality anyway.

[Hrok81]

Hmm haven't seen Hrok online...

Haven't seen you either :)
I've been online in the last few days, prolly we just play at different times.
I cannot be online in the early evening since I finish job/study session around 10:30pm gmt+1, and by the time I get back home and eat something it's way past 11.

Btw last night my a** was kicked so bad that I have no doubt you'll get an easy win.

[kozzm0]

Apologies to subarugaz, if it's not too late I should be on tonight. I'm sure it's going to be just a formality anyway.

Don't say that, I'm rooting for you to keep me out of the 6th spot in elimination :-)... you can get at least 1 point, I'm sure of it. Use a good plane

[Spitfire23]

Apologies to subarugaz, if it's not too late I should be on tonight. I'm sure it's going to be just a formality anyway.

dont apologize mate its not a big deal, i am sure you had your reasons ;)

I will be online tonight as always so i will see you then

[haitch40]

edal u going to do another one of these because now the patch is out i can kick ass
btw everyone remember i quit this before the patch was out

[edal86]

edal u going to do another one of these because now the patch is out i can kick ass
btw everyone remember i quit this before the patch was out

Dont think I will do another tournament involving prizes if that is what you mean (this was only because of X-mas around the corner). However, if you guys want another tournament exactly like this one I can organize it, or any one else can copy the rules and everything else and organize one.

I know that you left the tournament prior to the patch but you still left. Tell you what, If a majority of the UK group agree to let you back in and if irrelevant24 is willing to play one more time against a Uk group participant for an indirect qualification then I will be happy to allow you back in. So, I leave the decision to the participants

[edal86]

At the rate this is going I think there is little hope of finishing the tournament before Christmas. Looks like everybody is busy, and that includes me - I'm stuck working two jobs all this week, cause it turned out not to be such a big recession this season as they expected

Yes, it looks that way. Hopefully, the tournament will pick up speed as soon as the group stage ends, we are waiting only on the UK Group

[Spitfire23]

Yes, it looks that way. Hopefully, the tournament will pick up speed as soon as the group stage ends, we are waiting only on the UK Group

im assuming you mean me? did you not recieve the message? i can resend if you wish

[edal86]

im assuming you mean me? did you not recieve the message? i can resend if you wish

Sorry, I have not checked my PSN, I will check it when I get home.

[Spitfire23]

Sorry, I have not checked my PSN, I will check it when I get home.

No worries buddy, and dont apologise lol its not your fault, im the one who got it to you late ;)

[InfiniteStates]

I know that you left the tournament prior to the patch but you still left. Tell you what, If a majority of the UK group agree to let you back in and if irrelevant24 is willing to play one more time against a Uk group participant for an indirect qualification then I will be happy to allow you back in. So, I leave the decision to the participants
I'm cool with that :)

[Spitfire23]

I'm cool with that :)

Ditto ;)

[edal86]

Im very sorry guys, did not notice that subarugaz and miatar was the last UK match, the slots are all complete now, only 1 indirect spot left (dubbinenglish, hrok81, or reaper1526 can take this spot only).

I appreciate your good sportsmanship. My mistake sorry haitch40, but now that the eliminatory stage is ready to go I dont want to elongated more.

[Rhah]

Im very sorry guys, did not notice that subarugaz and miatar was the last UK match, the slots are all complete now, only 1 indirect spot left (dubbinenglish, hrok81, or reaper1526 can take this spot only).

I appreciate your good sportsmanship. My mistake sorry haitch40, but now that the eliminatory stage is ready to go I dont want to elongated more.

There is a chance I may have to drop out, as I'm finding it hard to be available for matches, and I suspect that it will get worse now that my opponents aren't in the UK.
For instance, If there are matches this week, the only time I could play would be between 9 and 11pm tomorrow night, and next week isn't looking much better.

If I decide to drop out, would Haitch40 be able to take my slot?

[edal86]

There is a chance I may have to drop out, as I'm finding it hard to be available for matches, and I suspect that it will get worse now that my opponents aren't in the UK.
For instance, If there are matches this week, the only time I could play would be between 9 and 11pm tomorrow night, and next week isn't looking much better.

If I decide to drop out, would Haitch40 be able to take my slot?

if you want to give him your spot it is ok with me

[irrelevant]

LOL! I have to play Mirgervin? How soon can I throw in the proverbial towel?

Tell you what Mirg... you take the P-51 and play in cockpit view only, whilst being completely inebriated and wearing a blindfold. I promise to go easy on you. ;)

I swear, I get to play the one guy I can never shoot down. :|

[edal86]

LOL! I have to play Mirgervin? How soon can I throw in the proverbial towel?

Tell you what Mirg... you take the P-51 and play in cockpit view only, whilst being completely inebriated and wearing a blindfold. I promise to go easy on you. ;)

I swear, I get to play the one guy I can never shoot down. :|

lol yes, you are the lucky winner. make us American Continent proud my friend :)

[irrelevant]

lol yes, you are the lucky winner. make us American Continent proud my friend :)

i think you will be the one to make us proud. LOL. after i qualified for this round, i had a match with mirg and he destroyed me... to the point where i simply flew circles around a mountain to entertain myself.

[edal86]

i think you will be the one to make us proud. LOL. after i qualified for this round, i had a match with mirg and he destroyed me... to the point where i simply flew circles around a mountain to entertain myself.

yes, he is very good. Last matches I played against him I was defeated :S

[haitch40]

There is a chance I may have to drop out, as I'm finding it hard to be available for matches, and I suspect that it will get worse now that my opponents aren't in the UK.
For instance, If there are matches this week, the only time I could play would be between 9 and 11pm tomorrow night, and next week isn't looking much better.

If I decide to drop out, would Haitch40 be able to take my slot?

ok il take ur spoot if u wish to drop out but dont feel presured too as i am the one that quit

[Rhah]

ok il take ur spoot if u wish to drop out but dont feel presured too as i am the one that quit

It really depends on when the next matches have to be played by. In all honesty, my chances of beating XxSilencexx are pretty slim, but I'm more than happy to give it a go, but I don't want to hold up the tournament.
I'll make my decision once Edal86 lets us know the deadline.

[edal86]

It really depends on when the next matches have to be played by. In all honesty, my chances of beating XxSilencexx are pretty slim, but I'm more than happy to give it a go, but I don't want to hold up the tournament.
I'll make my decision once Edal86 lets us know the deadline.

There wont really be a deadline, but only problem is that we will have to wait on you. Message xx-silence-xx and see if he can play you this week (30 minute match, Map = dover, you choose the day and time settings, and you will be the host).

About the deadline, dont worry until next week about that because I am still waiting for the last qualifying participant

[kozzm0]

i think you will be the one to make us proud. LOL. after i qualified for this round, i had a match with mirg and he destroyed me... to the point where i simply flew circles around a mountain to entertain myself.

Positive thinking can work miracles. Everybody can be beat. Hopefully before I have to fight them.

I've won 2 or 3 dogfights against him, out of about 20... he can be beat but you have to concentrate

[irrelevant]

Positive thinking can work miracles. Everybody can be beat. Hopefully before I have to fight them.

I've won 2 or 3 dogfights against him, out of about 20... he can be beat but you have to concentrate

you're spot on, kozz. i know that i've been giving up too easily and should try to be more optimistic. there are simply some players i just can't seem to outmaneuver no matter how hard i try.

i will give it my best. :cool:

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

It really depends on when the next matches have to be played by. In all honesty, my chances of beating XxSilencexx are pretty slim, but I'm more than happy to give it a go, but I don't want to hold up the tournament.
I'll make my decision once Edal86 lets us know the deadline.

hey now, I've been pretty caught up in MW2 so nows your time to shine. I am really really rusty ATM... lol. Last night was proof. I couldn't hit sh*t XD

[philabong2]

hey guys,
just to let yall know, i'm kinda waiting for this tournament to end (read: "waiting for my a55 to get blown out of it") to send my PS3 to Sony for repairs... after countless formating and restoring settings and having to do the campaign all over again, sturmovik is now officialy the only game it reads... and i seriously dont kno how long it will hold :(
so it b cool if things could, u kno, get moving a bit.

Else haitch could always take my spot if the thing dies on me or if i decide to send it right away (dont kno how much time this should take to repair, and i sure would like to play something else than BoP from times to times...)

[edal86]

hey guys,
just to let yall know, i'm kinda waiting for this tournament to end (read: "waiting for my a55 to get blown out of it") to send my PS3 to Sony for repairs... after countless formating and restoring settings and having to do the campaign all over again, sturmovik is now officialy the only game it reads... and i seriously dont kno how long it will hold :(
so it b cool if things could, u kno, get moving a bit.

Else haitch could always take my spot if the thing dies on me or if i decide to send it right away (dont kno how much time this should take to repair, and i sure would like to play something else than BoP from times to times...)

Ok philabong2. Play subarugaz as soon as possible then.

Match:
Host: philabong2 (you choose day and time settings)
Guest: Subarugaz
Map: Berlin
Time Limit: 30 minutes
(winner report results)

[kozzm0]

rules interpretation question: are Sturmoviks allowed? IL-2M for example?

Is a fighter anything that's not a heavy bomber, or is the interpretation more narrow?

[InfiniteStates]

A bomber - to my mind - is anything that has a triangle over it instead of a diamond in arcade/realistic. That would rule out IL's and Ju's :P

But obviously it's Edal's call...

[edal86]

The schedule is ready guys, please play your matches when ever you can, but the sooner the better.

** Regarding Planes **

Only the following are allowed:

* Hurricane
* Spitfire all series
* Bf 109 all series
* Fw 190 all series
* Ta 152 H-1
* La5, La7
* Yak all series
* P-47
* P-51 (b & d)
* MC 202

[philabong2]

ok so my ps3 should b sent to sony probably on monday. The guy on the phone told me that it should only take a week till i get it back (!!!kinda hard to believe... anyone ever had to deal w them that could confirm if the service really is this fast?)... so i dont think this should affect the tourney's schedul too much - that is if i get thru subarugaz, big IF

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

ok so my ps3 should b sent to sony probably on monday. The guy on the phone told me that it should only take a week till i get it back (!!!kinda hard to believe... anyone ever had to deal w them that could confirm if the service really is this fast?)... so i dont think this should affect the tourney's schedul too much - that is if i get thru subarugaz, big IF

It depends where there repair plant is. I've had to send mine in 4 separate times (bad luck eh?) and once it took like 3 weeks, then they opened up a repair thing down here, and it took about 4 days once I sent my box out...

[Spitfire23]

ok so my ps3 should b sent to sony probably on monday. The guy on the phone told me that it should only take a week till i get it back (!!!kinda hard to believe... anyone ever had to deal w them that could confirm if the service really is this fast?)... so i dont think this should affect the tourney's schedul too much - that is if i get thru subarugaz, big IF

Yea, they are extremely good with replacements and such like when i got the YLOD on my old system they came and collected it (took just under a week) and the courier that came to pick it up gave me the new one as he took the old one. Very good service

[kozzm0]

Been a long time since my last match... I will be working friday and saturday mornings, but not afternoons, US pacific time. Not sure about Sunday just yet. Shouldn't be too much trouble finding time for my opponent's funeral

[haitch40]

Yea, they are extremely good with replacements and such like when i got the YLOD on my old system they came and collected it (took just under a week) and the courier that came to pick it up gave me the new one as he took the old one. Very good service

ur all unlucky ive had my ps3 3 years and touch wood it still works perfectly

[edal86]

ur all unlucky ive had my ps3 3 years and touch wood it still works perfectly

Same here, I bought mine on ebay (refurbished) a little longer than a year ago when it was still $400 plus tax dollars for the 80Gb and I got it for $290 (free shipping, no tax). Have not had a single problem with it :)

P.S. hope I dont bring me bad luck after this post lol

[haitch40]

Same here, I bought mine on ebay (refurbished) a little longer than a year ago when it was still $400 plus tax dollars for the 80Gb and I got it for $290 (free shipping, no tax). Have not had a single problem with it :)

P.S. hope I dont bring me bad luck after this post lol

i got a 60gb brand new christmas 3 years ago
btw talking bout bad luck i hape i havent cursed mine

[edal86]

i got a 60gb brand new christmas 3 years ago
btw talking bout bad luck i hape i havent cursed mine

lol, yes. Especially now that I got all these events going :S

[Spitfire23]

lol, yes. Especially now that I got all these events going :S

Yea, ive got my fingers crossed for ya ;)

Hopefully yours isnt one of the models that had the overheating problem and its just one of the later ones where the problem has been corrected.

[haitch40]

Yea, ive got my fingers crossed for ya ;)

Hopefully yours isnt one of the models that had the overheating problem and its just one of the later ones where the problem has been corrected.

overheating? oh well mine will not over heat cos it has 4 fans instead of the usual 2 and if it did start to overheat id get one of those ad on fans that u clip on the side

[Spitfire23]

overheating? oh well mine will not over heat cos it has 4 fans instead of the usual 2 and if it did start to overheat id get one of those ad on fans that u clip on the side

Apparently those clip on fans are no good, that what ive heard

[xX-SiLeNcE-Xx]

Apparently those clip on fans are no good, that what ive heard

really? I've heard the ones on X-box are bad, but ps3 is ok. Maybe misinformed though? lol

[Spitfire23]

really? I've heard the ones on X-box are bad, but ps3 is ok. Maybe misinformed though? lol

yea, ive never actually tried one out so i cant say for sure, i just remember reading it somewhere, so dont Not buy one because of what i have said, i could be wrong

[haitch40]

yea, ive never actually tried one out so i cant say for sure, i just remember reading it somewhere, so dont Not buy one because of what i have said, i could be wrong

all we need now is some fans on the plane cos i am gona light u up next time i see u online

[edal86]

I really need Dubbinenglish and Hrok81 to have their match. If you guys dont want to participate anymore please let me know so that reaper1526 can play in the eliminatory.
Otherwise, please post what your situation is

[kozzm0]

that score should have been 17-9 cause of the spawn crash... though all it affects is my kill/death differential.

I shouldn't have played just after getting off work, it dulls my mind. Out of 3 after-work matches, I didn't win any.

Always bring your brain to an important fight

[Spitfire23]

all we need now is some fans on the plane cos i am gona light u up next time i see u online

;) Very bold speaking from you there lol